France celebrated its national holiday, Bastille Day, on July 14 with the traditional military parade on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. The parade featured thousands of troops, aircraft flyovers, and armored vehicles, showcasing French military strength and national unity.
Parade highlights and participants
The parade included infantry units, cavalry, and motorized regiments, as well as a flypast by the French Air and Space Force. This year's parade also honored allied nations and highlighted France's commitment to European defense. According to the French Ministry of Armed Forces, approximately 6,300 soldiers, 70 aircraft, and 200 vehicles took part in the event.
Security and public attendance
Security was tight along the parade route, with thousands of police officers deployed. Spectators lined the avenues to watch the procession. The event is a key moment in French national identity, commemorating the storming of the Bastille in 1789.
